Seaweeds: Life, Habitats and Uses
Discover seaweed diversity, ecology, and applications in this comprehensive course. Learn cultivation techniques and product development.
Discover seaweed diversity, ecology, and applications in this comprehensive course. Learn cultivation techniques and product development.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to seaweeds, covering their biology, ecology, and various applications. Produced by the Algae Technology Educational Consortium and UC San Diego, it brings together experts to teach about seaweed diversity, ecosystem services, aquaculture, and biotechnology. The course explores seaweed biology, including the three distinct taxa: red, brown, and green seaweeds. Students will learn about seaweed ecology, their role in ecosystems, and their importance in blue carbon sequestration. The curriculum covers seaweed aquaculture techniques, both in open water and controlled environments, as well as the historical and modern uses of seaweeds in food, medicine, and industry. The course concludes with an exploration of seaweed biotechnology, including genetic manipulation for cultivar improvement.
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What you'll learn
Understand the diversity and biology of seaweeds, including red, brown, and green taxa
Explore seaweed ecology and their role in marine ecosystems
Learn about seaweed ecosystem services, including blue carbon sequestration
Gain knowledge of seaweed aquaculture techniques and sustainability practices
Understand the historical and cultural significance of seaweeds
Explore seaweed products and their applications in various industries
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of seaweeds, covering their biology, ecology, cultivation, and applications. Students will learn about the diversity of seaweed taxa, their roles in marine ecosystems, and their importance in blue carbon sequestration and methane mitigation. The course explores seaweed aquaculture techniques, including open water and controlled environment cultivation. It also covers the historical and modern uses of seaweeds in food, medicine, and industry. The curriculum includes sections on seaweed products, from simple foods to fuels and plastics, and concludes with an introduction to modern biotechnology efforts for improving seaweed cultivars.
Seaweed Introduction
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Seaweed Biology
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Ecology and Seaweed Ecosystem Services
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
Seaweed Aquaculture
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
Seaweeds and Humanity
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Seaweed Products
Module 6 · 4 Hours to complete
Seaweed Biotechnology
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
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Leading Authority in Algae Biotechnology and Marine Science
Ira "Ike" Levine serves as CEO of the Algae Foundation and Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern Maine, bringing over four decades of expertise in algal sciences and biotechnology. His academic journey includes a B.S. in Biology from Binghamton University, an M.S. in Marine Science from the University of South Florida, and a Ph.D. in Botanical Sciences from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. His entrepreneurial ventures include founding PhycoGen, Inc., an algal biotechnology corporation, and serving as CEO of Algal Aquaculture Professionals. As Executive Director of Professors Beyond Borders, he has worked to expand global access to scientific education. On Coursera, he teaches a comprehensive series of courses including Algae Biotechnology, Algal Blooms and Proliferations, Introduction to Algae, and Introduction to Seaweeds, sharing his extensive knowledge of marine science and algal applications. His work bridges the gap between academic research and commercial applications in algae biotechnology, contributing significantly to the field's advancement through both education and industry innovation
Leading Marine Ecologist at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Jennifer E. Smith is a prominent American marine ecologist and coral reef expert affiliated with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).
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